gloom and doom

American  

noun

1. an account or prediction of adversity, especially in economic or business affairs; bad news.

   a trade journal full of gloom and doom about next year's trends.

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Other Word Forms

• gloom-and-doom adjective
• gloom-and-doomer noun

Example Sentences

And as someone who’s grappled with bouts of depression, I’d found that challenging myself physically keeps thoughts of gloom and doom at bay—the more joy I feel about life the less I think about dying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

It’s almost comical how quickly the shroud of gloom and doom that had plagued me since dropping out of school lifted once I was able to watch “Kathie Lee & Hoda” regularly.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

“I mean, it wasn’t gloom and doom, he wasn’t talking about himself, he wasn’t talking about his health, he was reflecting and sharing his faith. Spirits were high. It was amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

This year’s festival opened Tuesday under gray skies, as if nature itself were mirroring all the gloom and doom.

From New York Times • May 18, 2024

Released from the gloom and doom for a few moments!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank